What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous)

[mr.hicksta]

TM Qi10 3W 

[Rob Person]

1 hour ago, IndyBonzo said:

Those look like fun to mess around with.

Have you hit them?

 

Not yet.  Want to clean them up a bit and figure out grips before I do.

[cksurfdude]

Golf Buddy aim W12 GPS watch

I have the W10 and it's still working well, but saw a flash sale at golfetail (plus a coupon I found online worked, too).

The new version adds what they call Touch IP to get the distance to any point on the hole...

Looks useful for playing new courses .. eg could replace messing around with a GPS app on your phone.

I know some other brands do that but this was a good price and no subscription.

[Langstonha]

I bought a snell sample pack.

5/06/2024=  played nine with the snell prime 2.0 and nice with the 3.0 today.  The 2.0 is longer but doesn't have as much spin as the 3.0.  Both balls wear very well.  Hit the cart path several times and neither ball had noticable marks.  I'm going to test the 4.0 on Wednesday.  So far I love the balls for the price.  The 2.0 reminds me of a srixon super soft  and the 3.0 an AVX.

Edited May 6 by Langstonha
To update my sample tests.

[DashingDane]

I have a TM BRNR Mini Driver 11.5 and TM Qi10 MAX 4H arriving today. I can not wait to get my kids down for bed so I can drive to the range  

Edited May 1 by DashingDane

[cksurfdude]

4 hours ago, Langstonha said:

I bought a snell sample pack.

The new Primes? Come back with your thoughts vs your current ball after a few rounds. Thx

[mustanggolf]

PXG 0211   2021 model #7 wood.    The endless search for the perfect configuration continues...

[daver920]

Did a Studio fitting at my local PGA Superstore earlier this week for a new driver. Really impressed with the fitter who saw my relatively new current driver and said he wasn't sure whether or not I'd be leaving with a new stick. I'm sure that's a line he uses all the time but I genuinely believed him. 

But since I'm posting in this forum, you probably already know I didn't leave empty handed. I got fit into a new Ai Smoke Max D, 10.5 degrees with a stiff Tensei Blue shaft. It beat out the 430 Max 10k and the Qi10 Max. After it became apparent it was the winner, he had me hit a few more with my original just to confirm the results weren't generated by being adequately warmed up/in the zone. Again, very impressed with the fitter. They didn't have those specs in stock since I'm a lefty, but should be receiving it in around a week. Fired up to let er rip!

[johngschulz]

I bought a new (used) putter… not sure how it happened… okay that’s a lie, just the usual eBay perusing leading to last second bids

I ended up with the 2017 PING Sigma G Kinloch C… That’s right going for the center shafted model. Despite it be 7 years old, it’s still got some nice new tech compared to my 2006 Odyssey White Hot #7 XG. I also have a center shafted SeeMore putter that made its way to Florida and into the bag I’m keeping at my in-laws garage for when I visit. I wanted something with a bit more MOI (forgiveness).

Tomorrow is my first round with it and it will look nice next to the PING S159 wedges I’m testing for the forum - wish me luck!

 

[daver920]

On 4/30/2024 at 8:12 PM, golfgunguy99 said:

I just my new putter! I found it to feel good and rolls the ball well. I made a custom putter cover for it.

The putter is great of course, but the cover is absolutely sick. Great work.

[jazz15c]

BY FAR the least sensible thing in my golf bag. I do not have the speed to hit this Gen5 X driving iron...not even close. BUT it was SO cheap (bought the head only for less than $20) and had an old, uncut shaft laying around so, why not?! Even if I can't hit it, I'll be happy enough just looking at it 

Edited May 2 by jazz15c
More detail

[toodles_of_tol]

Not as exciting as a new club purchase or anything but I did get a new Stealth 2 Head Back Weight. Cut down the driver .75” which took the driver from D3/D4 to C8/D0 swing weight. New weight is a 32g from Shaft Connect and will be here Friday. Should get me back to D4ish SW which makes me happy. 

Oh I did have a new putter arrive this week, guess I forgot about that one! 2-Ball Eleven Tour Lined from Callaway Preowned. “Like New” which is new in wrapped for $145 on the recent sale. 

 

Edited May 2 by toodles_of_tol

[StrokerAce]

had to replace my coffee maker and decided to try something new to me. also found a glove on clearance that fit me!

[johngschulz]

9 hours ago, johngschulz said:

 

I bought a new (used) putter… not sure how it happened… okay that’s a lie, just the usual eBay perusing leading to last second bids

 

This article about the “PUTTER SHOPPING DO’S AND DON’TS” just came out and was prominent in my email inbox this morning… I feel attacked.

 

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/putter-shopping-dos-and-donts/?utm_source=mygolfspy.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=don-t-make-these-mistakes

[johngschulz]

29 minutes ago, StrokerAce said:

had to replace my coffee maker and decided to try something new to me. also found a glove on clearance that fit me!

The AeroPress makes a really nice cup of coffee!

[StrokerAce]

10 minutes ago, johngschulz said:

This article about the “PUTTER SHOPPING DO’S AND DON’TS” just came out and was prominent in my email inbox this morning… I feel attacked.

 

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/putter-shopping-dos-and-donts/?utm_source=mygolfspy.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=don-t-make-these-mistakes

apropos! I'm on my 3rd putter this season... 

[RaRa Golf]

22 hours ago, johngschulz said:

I bought a new (used) putter… not sure how it happened… okay that’s a lie, just the usual eBay perusing leading to last second bids

I ended up with the 2017 PING Sigma G Kinloch C… That’s right going for the center shafted model. Despite it be 7 years old, it’s still got some nice new tech compared to my 2006 Odyssey White Hot #7 XG. I also have a center shafted SeeMore putter that made its way to Florida and into the bag I’m keeping at my in-laws garage for when I visit. I wanted something with a bit more MOI (forgiveness).

Tomorrow is my first round with it and it will look nice next to the PING S159 wedges I’m testing for the forum - wish me luck!

 

Nice find, I found a center shafted Ping Cadence Tom Cat Heavy putter for a literal steal of a deal.

I found someone selling Cleveland CG16 Tour irons 5-PW in black satin finish with a bag and this Ping Cadence putter for $130 CAD.

I sold the irons, and THOUGHT I was going to sell the putter, until I putt with it... It's going to stick around as my bladed option.

It came with an Odyssey headcover instead of a Ping one, that's the only drawback, but my daughters old shoe fits it like a glove, and I think it looks better.

I can't leave well enough alone either, so I wrapped the shaft black, and added some vinyl teeth.

 

Edited May 3 by RaRa Golf

[StrokerAce]

Team center shaft! @RaRa Golf and @johngschulz - have you guys used center shafted putters before? I tried one and I couldn't find a lot of consistency out of it but those look sweet.

[Jmikecpa]

Picked up the Impact Snap swing trainer about a week and a half ago.  Something I can use indoors each day when I need a break from the computer at work.  So far helping me with ensuring a good impact position since my weakness with irons is becoming a scooper at times especially with my wedges.

[RaRa Golf]

8 minutes ago, StrokerAce said:

Team center shaft! @RaRa Golf and @johngschulz - have you guys used center shafted putters before? I tried one and I couldn't find a lot of consistency out of it but those look sweet.

No first center shafted putter I've tried.

I went from thinking I liked the look of a center shaft, to actually hating it, to then falling in love with it... YMMV for sure.

I love a soft insert like the White Hot's offer, and the Ping has a slightly clickier/harder feel off the face, but I can't argue with the roll. 

The more I use it, the more I like it. 

[johngschulz]

43 minutes ago, RaRa Golf said:

my daughters old shoe fits it like a glove, plus I think it looks better.

That looks sick. Nice job  

[johngschulz]

1 hour ago, StrokerAce said:

Team center shaft! @RaRa Golf and @johngschulz - have you guys used center shafted putters before? I tried one and I couldn't find a lot of consistency out of it but those look sweet.

For sure! I have a SeeMore Putter in my Florida bag. I roll it well, but it was a little light for my taste as an everyday gamer. The Kinloch has a heavier head and bigger footprint which I’m excited about! I used the SeeMore kinda like a training aid for working on a less arced stroke.

 

Gimmicky video, but SeeMore was originally suggested to me at a Club Champion fitting. When I went back some years later using the same gamer (white hot #7) my angle at impact was 0* every putt. Used by Zach Johnson and THE Payne Stewart.

https://youtu.be/Oof7U8LBJXw

Edited May 2 by johngschulz

[Rob Person]

Saw this on the course the other day. The guys wife riding with him called it his "pecker putter" and said it's the only one he ever owned.

 

Edited May 2 by Rob Person

[The 300 year old golfer]

Has anyone seen the Burke golf clubs? They look great!

[RetiredBoomer]

I just went back to metals after playing a Louisville Golf 2,4,5,7-wood persimmon set.

As I mentioned on another thread, my last set of metals were Titleist PTs.

I hit the new clubs well on the simulator.  

Haven't taken them to the course yet.

 

[russtopherb]

Finally picked up a new bag - grabbed a Big Max Dri Lite Hybrid in black/black the other day. It's due to arrive tomorrow, which gives me time to get it all set up before our scholarship scramble on Sunday.

[BallsLeon]

Got my driving iron back from Sub 70 today, super fast turnaround on the repair/reshafting. @GolfSub70 customer service is top notch, they even accommodated a change in flex (5.5 > 6.0) and grip size (midsize > standard) for me.

Hit a couple balls on my net just now, and I think it's time for our second honeymoon period lol.

[Fred Mitchell]

13 hours ago, StrokerAce said:

Team center shaft! @RaRa Golf and @johngschulz - have you guys used center shafted putters before? I tried one and I couldn't find a lot of consistency out of it but those look sweet.

Golo S Scotty is my center shafted gamer. just picked up a Phantom 5S center shaft to try as well. FYI my putter stroke is as close to possible straight back and hrough. 

[Byrnzee]

I continue to be blessed by my buddy who works in the golf industry. He has sent me many products for free or insanely cheap in the past and this most recent shipment might be the best yet.

A few weeks ago he sent me a picture of a Titleist U505 2-iron and asked if I'd be interested. I said absolutely without having to think twice. I currently have a G425 Crossover 2-iron in the bag, but I wasn't in love with it. Shaft was slightly too stiff for me and I didn't love the look at address. Meanwhile this U505 looks beautiful and has a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85S shaft in it. 

I recently got a new 3-wood with a red Ventus Velocore shaft in it and it's been my new favorite club. I told him to keep an eye out for a Ventus blue driver shaft because if I'm hitting my 3-wood this good, I can only imagine it would help my driving too, right?! Long story short he found one, threw a ping tip on it and sent it out with the 2-iron above.

The box arrived yesterday and I was very excited to get my hands on the new 2-iron and driver shaft. Then to my surprise, I opened the box and saw a bunch more extra gifts! He threw in a dozen golf balls including the new Callaway Chrome Tour and Chrome Tour X balls, as well as some TaylorMade TP5s. He also included two brand new Titleist Players gloves in my size, a Titleist hat and last but definitely not least... a Greyson polo in my size.

I'm over the moon and it feels like Christmas morning with all these new toys. Super excited to put the new driver shaft and 2-iron into play this weekend. Hoping they provide me with the results I'm expecting!

Edited May 3 by Byrnzee

[Leonvdwesthuizen]

5 minutes ago, Byrnzee said:

I continue to be blessed by my buddy who works in the golf industry. He has sent me many products for free or insanely cheap in the past and this most recent shipment might be the best yet.

A few weeks ago he sent me a picture of a Titleist U505 2-iron and asked if I'd be interested. I said absolutely without having to think twice. I currently have a G425 Crossover 2-iron in the bag, but I wasn't in love with it. Shaft was slightly too stiff for me and I didn't love the look at address. Meanwhile this U505 looks beautiful and has a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85S shaft in it. 

I recently got a new 3-wood with a red Ventus Velocore shaft in it and it's been my new favorite club. I told him to keep an eye out for a Ventus blue driver shaft because if I'm hitting my 3-wood this good, I can only imagine it would help my driving too, right?! Long story short he found one, threw a ping tip on it and sent it out with the 2-iron above.

The box arrived yesterday and I was very excited to get my hands on the new 2-iron and driver shaft. Then to my surprise, I opened the box and saw a bunch more extra gifts! He threw in a dozen golf balls including the new Callaway Chrome Tour and Chrome Tour X balls, as well as some TaylorMade TP5s. He also included two brand new Titleist Players gloves in my size, a Titleist hat and last but definitely not least... a Greyson polo in my size.

I'm over the moon and it feels like Christmas morning with all these new toys. Super excited to put the new driver shaft and 2-iron into play this weekend. Hoping they provide me with the results I'm expecting!

Sheesh @Byrnzee.. we all need buddies like that! Lucky guy!